Smart Strategies for Handling Anxious Horses
How to work with spooky, sensitive, and nervous horses in ways that will keep you safe and the horse calm.
Equine Vital Signs: Taking a Horse’s Pulse
It’s important to know your horse’s baseline heart rate—with or without a stethoscope—so you can detect any elevations that might indicate discomfort.
Equine Vital Signs: Taking a Horse’s Temperature
A horse’s temperature is a sign of its overall health, so you’ll want to learn the steps for taking a horse’s rectal temp safely and effectively.
How To Help Your Horse Lose Weight
Learn how to keep your horse at an ideal weight and ward off health issues by introducing lower-calorie feed options and adjusting hay and feeding methods.
How To Choose the Right Horse Grooming Tools
Use this comprehensive guide to select grooming items, from currycombs to dandy brushes, that can help keep your horse’s skin healthy and coat shining.
Equine Feeding Fundamentals
Randy Raub, PhD, Director of Research and Nutrition and member of the Sentinel Nutrition Team, addresses common questions about equine nutrition and feeding programs.
How To Recognize a Lame Horse
A veterinarian surgeon reviews his basic lameness exam and what he looks for in potentially unsound horses.
How To Examine Your Horse’s Mouth
Checking your horse’s mouth to assess the mucous membranes, look for foreign objects, or evaluate the teeth can help you pinpoint problems.
What To Put in Your Horse’s First-Aid Kit
One veterinarian lists the key items you should keep in an equine first-aid kit to treat minor injuries and be prepared for emergencies.
How To Clean and Treat Horse Wounds
An equine veterinarian demonstrates how to clean, dress, and bandage minor wounds on a horse so they heal properly.